Head to head
Dixit vs Scales of Fate
Which one is for you? Community verdicts, player-count fit, and taste contrasts, side by side.
Pick Dixit if you want…
- A story you build over the course of play
- Reading the room and talking your way through
- The lighter teach (Light vs Medium)
- Shorter sessions (about 30 min vs 60)
Pick Scales of Fate if you want…
- A friendship-testing edge
- Crunchy individual problem-solving
- More crunch (Medium vs Light)
- A longer, meatier session (about 60 min)
Quick facts
| Dixit | Scales of Fate | |
|---|---|---|
| Players | 3–6 | 2 |
| Play time | 30 min | 30–60 min |
| Complexity | Light | Medium |
| Age | 8+ | 14+ |
| Year | 2008 | — |
Common questions
Which is lighter, Dixit or Scales of Fate?
Dixit is the lighter game (Light complexity vs Medium). Scales of Fate asks more of the table and suits groups who want more crunch.
Which plays faster, Dixit or Scales of Fate?
Dixit runs up to about 30 minutes; Scales of Fate up to about 60. For a weeknight slot, Dixit is the quicker table.